ROB-EX is specifically tailored to meet the requirements for production scheduling in industrial manufacturing companies. The system is currently used across a broad range of sectors, and in many countries across the world. ROB-EX is a standard solution. It is easy to get started – and the system is configurable to meet the specific challenges of discrete manufacturing.

Does this sound familiar?

Sudden changes in orders (e.g. number of items) requiring a lot of time for re-scheduling

Many rush orders – fast delivery is key

Customers demand reliable delivery times – at all times

Bottlenecks occur – other machines are left idling

Changes in orders result in the need for overtime = added costs

There is pressure on you to promise very tight delivery times – competitors are breathing down your neck

If one machine breaks down there is a domino effect of delays and other challenges that must be dealt with very quickly

The high demands for flexibility and short delivery times make production scheduling in Excel (or in a standard ERP system) too slow and cumbersome.

Increase flexibility and predictability in production

Schedule and reschedule quickly and efficiently

ROB-EX provides a fully viewable (graphic) overview of the effects of potential or actual changes in your plan – both as regards machines/equipment and staff

Plan ahead

You are able to schedule over an extended period – not just the next couple of activities

Offer realistic and reliable delivery times

You will have an immediate overview through simulation of potential new orders, and provide customers with immediate and reliable answers as regards delivery times.

Solve problems early on

You have all relevant information at hand to deal with unforeseen events or delays, and are able to respond at the earliest possible time. Should a delay be inevitable, you are able to inform the customer on all aspects of the delay – including providing a new delivery date that you will be able to keep

Optimise utilisation of machines

You have a tool for balancing the workload on machines and minimise non-productive time

Mark production to stock and production to order

You will be able to distinguish easily between orders set up to stock, and orders set up for sales. This will help you make relevant changes in prioritisations in production activities – delay production to stock and bump up rush orders

Ensure that data is fully exchanged with your ERP system

You will have full integration of necessary data and information between ROB-EX and your ERP system. Data only needs to be entered once

Industries currently using ROB-EX for discrete manufacturing include:

Steel and metal

Machine manufacturers

Steel construction

Machine manufacturing and equipment supply

Metal stamping

Metal casting

Profile rolling

Tool manufacturers

Transmission solutions

Plastic

Injection moulding

Packaging

Rubber components

Plastic processing

Electronic manufacturing

Electrical panels

Electronics

Battery manufacturing

Technical power-driven heating systems

Electromechanic manufacturing and assembly

Furnishings

Furniture manufacturers

Carpets and textiles

Wood processing

Construction

Element production

Transport

Production of parts for airplanes and vehicles

Graphic production

Ib Andresen Industri: Introducing ROB-EX in production is like introducing a GPS in your car

“ROB-EX is the heart of the production plan in the roll forming department at Ib Andresen. It is now an indispensable management tool in our production scheduling”, says René T. Skov – Planner in the Roll Forming Department.